CLUB SPECIAL AWARDS
The Glen Harrower Memorial Trophy for Male Club Athlete of the Year:Mark Caldwell
Presented in recognition of Mark’s continued dedication to Ultra Running. This year Mark focused on The Triple Crown which is 3 Ultras, namely The West Highland Way (95 miles), The Hoka Highland Fling (53 miles) and The Devil of The Highlands (42 miles). The combined
times give the placings, with Mark finishing 3rd overall. Three other races up to 55 miles were preparation for his participation in the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc which covered 160km from Chamonix around Mont Blanc, taking in France, Italy and Switzerland, before finishing back in Chamonix. With a total elevation gain of around 9500m, this race is considered the world’s most famous trail race, for only the most dedicated and elite runners. Mark completed it in 41hrs 47:20, finishing 968th from 2600 runners.

Male Club Athlete of the Year Runner Up:Euan Duff
Presented in recognition of Euan’s continued progress in Long Jump which saw him take 1st place at the Northern Ireland & Ulster Age Group Championships, and 2nd place at the West District Championships. Euan is currently ranked 9th in Scotland at U17 Long Jump.

The Maureen Harrower Memorial Trophy for Female Club Athlete of the Year:Kirstin Oakley
Presented in recognition of Kirstin’s continued success at National level. Kirstin is currently studying and competing in America and during the 2017 season set numerous new Club
Records at both U20 and Senior level in 1500m, 3000m Steeplechase and 5000m. She took
3rd place at the Scottish National U20 3000m Championships and 3rd place at the England U20
National 3000m Steeplechase Championships. At 5000m she is currently ranked 7th U20 in the
UK, while at 3000m steeplechase she is ranked 17th at Senior level and 2nd all-time Scottish
U20.

Female Club Athlete of the Year Runner Up:Carolyn Harvey
Presented in recognition of Carolyn’s continued success at Triple Jump. Carolyn broke the Club Record for Senior Women’s Triple Jump in 2017, while taking 1st place at the Scottish National
Senior Indoor Championships, 2nd at the Scottish National Senior Championships and 3rd at the
England National U23 Championships.

The Hazel McNee Trophy for Best Achievement U17 Women:Amy Leith
Presented in recognition of Amy’s achievements in throwing events, culminating in taking 3rd place at the Scottish National Age Group Championships.

The Ernest Thursby Trophy for Excellence in Field Events:Carolyn Harvey
See entry above

The Andy Smith Cup for Special Contribution to Ayr Seaforth:Kirsty Kemp
Presented in recognition of Kirsty’s dedication to coaching.

Trophy for Excellence in Track EventsKirstin Oakley
See entry above

Trophy for Commitment to RaceRunningDavid Phee
Presented in recognition of David’s dedication to coaching the Racerunning section.

Trophy for Volunteer of the Year Age U25, for contribution to the life and work of Ayr SeaforthAilie Shanks
Presented in recognition of Ailie’s commitment to Ayr Seaforth, having joined the Club as a young athlete and now continuing her Club connection as a coach.